Introduction Fungus
80s ribosomal, chitin with membranous ergosterol
Antifungal drugs are classified to:
- Drugs for subcutaneous, systemic mycotic, Opportunistic mycoses infections.
- Drugs for cutaneous mycotic infections.
Fungal Conditions
| Category | Pathogen |
|---|---|
| Opportunistic Pathogens Systemic Infections | - Candida albicans (Most common)Z - Cryptococcus neoformans - Aspergillus - Pneumocystis carinii (Mentioned as fungus/Bacteria) treated by DAPSONE From other organisms from outside - Blastomyces dermatitidis - Histoplasma capsulatum |
| Superficial Infections | - Dermatophytes affecting (skin ,hair And nails= Onychomycosis (nail fungus) - Candida albicans may be :vulvovaginal and oral (common in children & in intercourse transmission) |